RENO -- New school Superintendent Pedro Martinez is ready to meet the public face-to-face.

His first day at the Washoe County School District will be August first. On that day he will start hosting a series of 11 public meetings at schools and community centers.

The community will be able to meet Martinez, ask questions, and exchange ideas at the dates and times below.

Wednesday, August 1

Billinghurst Middle School

Cafeteria

6685 Chesterfield Lane, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 2

Sun Valley Recreation Center

Community Room

115 W. Sixth Street, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, August 6

Galena High School

Cafeteria

3600 Butch Cassidy Way, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 7

Mendive Middle School

Cafeteria

1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks

6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 9

Anderson Elementary School

Cafeteria 1055 Berrum Lane, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Note: This meeting with be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available.

Monday, August 13

Caughlin Ranch Elementary School

Cafeteria

4885 Village Green Parkway, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 16

Sepulveda Elementary School

Cafeteria

5075 Ion Drive, Sparks

6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, August 20

Incline Village Parasol Building

948 Incline Way, Incline Village

6 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 21

Wooster High School

Theater

1331 E. Plumb Lane, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 22

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows

Cafeteria

2680 East 9th Street, Reno

6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 23

O'Brien Middle School

Cafeteria

10500 Stead Blvd., Reno

6 to 7 p.m.